Author Archives: rabbisteinman

So I tried Tuesdays are for Torah a few weeks ago and yesterday was just a fantastically busy day so I didn’t get a chance to post something.  It was a good day though. I want to encourage you loyal … Continue reading →

As hopefully you know, there is presently a trial taking place in San Francisco, Perry vs. Schwarzenegger.  Here is a very thorough article about it from the New Yorker.  I hope that many of you, dear readers, are already following … Continue reading →

I was away last week on a little family holiday to Puerto Rico.  I’m back now and ready for action.  Well once I do laundry and catch up on mail, email and all of those other things that seem to … Continue reading →

A few days ago, the world lost a hero. Miep Gies died.  Her obituary from the New York Times is here. After the Bible, The Diary of Anne Frank is the most published book in the world (no you shouldn’t … Continue reading →

My thoughts are with the people of Haiti who are now suffering with the aftermath of a devastating earthquake.  Reports coming out of the region are of devastation of the capital, Port-au-Prince.  Death tolls are on the rise. The entire … Continue reading →

This week we read the second Torah portion from Exodus.  Because I was away last week, I didn’t get to write much.  To begin this week, here is something from the URJ and Rabbi Laura Geller I found thought provoking, … Continue reading →

Well loyal reader, thank you for not abandoning me completely.  After a wonderful time on vacation, as well as a fantastic PARR conference in Palm Springs (not necessarily in that order) I have returned to Toronto.  I had to time … Continue reading →

I am taking a few days off and heading out-of-town.  When I return to the blogosphere, time permitting, I will be at a rabbinic conference in Palm Springs. Thanks, loyal readers and happy 2010!

It was Chairman Mao Zedong who said, “women hold up half the sky.” Thanks for playing!

Continuity and predictability is crucial in the world we live in today.  Last night, I watched the Kennedy Center Honors which were recorded several weeks ago.  Nothing about the show is a surprise.  Especially when you watch with veterans like … Continue reading →